October is Riparian Buffer Month, and Town Run Watershed Association is proud to highlight our role in protecting and strengthening these vital streamside areas.
A riparian buffer is the vegetated zone along a streambank, providing critical habitat, filtering pollutants, and stabilizing soils to prevent erosion. Because Town Run is part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, maintaining healthy buffers locally contributes to cleaner water all the way downstream to the Bay.
Our volunteers have worked hard to:
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Remove invasive species along Town Run’s banks and in the stream
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Plant native trees and shrubs that stabilize banks and provide wildlife habitat
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Support ongoing restoration projects that expand the buffer zone
Healthy buffers mean healthier streams, stronger wildlife habitats, and better water quality for us all.
Learn how you can help protect riparian buffers bellow:
October is Riparian Buffer Month – Here are 4 ways you can Celebrate!